There are eight varieties of cookies to choose from this year including the traditional favorites such as Caramel deLites, Peanut Butter Patties and Thin Mints. Other varieties include Lemonades, Peanut Butter Sandwich, Shortbread and Thanks-A-Lot. Cost is $3.50 per box.

If a Girl Scout doesn't come knocking at the door, call the Cookie Hotline at 800-246-4171 to order.

The annual Cookie Cook-Off, where area chefs create a dessert using Girl Scout cookies, is slated for 1-2 p.m. Jan. 26 at the Fox River Mall, Grand Chute. After the judging, the public is invited to sample each item.

Cookie booths also will be open throughout the area March 1-24. To find a booth, type in your ZIP code at www.girlscouts.org.